What “Fewer than 500” Al-Qaeda Members Really Means


In the news recently, several intelligence officials and military officers claim there are fewer than 500 Al-Qaeda members left in the world.  While this may be true, it is not an accurate depiction of how much power the group really has.  After all, Al-Qaeda has never had many members, they gain power by networking with other terrorist organizations which provide the manpower.

Read the report here:

Counting Al-Qaeda Members Is Not Enough – By Brian Fishman | The AfPak Channel.

One Response to What “Fewer than 500” Al-Qaeda Members Really Means

  1. morris says:

    Afghan Devastation IS the Plan – Chilcot2 later

    All the talk of Failed wars is spin. The primary aim is to destroy the countries, the communities and their way of life. Iraq is therefore a success. Afghanistan is getting there, and Pakistan and Iran are in the plan.

    All we hear is Obama and Hillary etc, they are in no way making the policy.

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